conformidade
/kõ.foʁ.miˈda.d͡ʒi/
The English word compliance is translated into Portuguese as conformidade.
conformidade is a noun used to describe the act of complying. It is most frequently used in the formal prepositional phrase em conformidade com to express that something is in compliance with rules, standards or regulations.
Meaning: act of complying (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun conformidade is derived from the verb conformar, which means to conform or to shape.
Which one should you use?
While conformidade is a standard translation for compliance, other formal terms exist depending on the nuance: obediência is used when the concept of compliance specifically involves obedience to rules or regulations and cumprimento is used when compliance refers to the fulfillment of obligations or the meeting of requirements.
How does it change in a sentence?
conformidade is a feminine noun. Because of this, any adjectives that accompany it must also be in the feminine form, such as conformidade total.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /kõ.foʁ.miˈda.dʒi/.
Did you know?
- The word cumprimento, used for compliance in the sense of fulfillment, is a homonym for the word used to say 'greeting' or 'hello'.
- In Brazil, the term compliance is frequently used as an English loanword in corporate settings instead of conformidade to signal a modern and international business approach.
- While conformidade means 'compliance' in a legal sense, the related verb conformar-se is often used to describe a psychological state of resigning oneself to a difficult fate.
Examples in context
- A fábrica não estava em conformidade com as regras de segurança.The factory was not in compliance with safety regulations.This sentence shows how to use conformidade to express being in compliance with safety regulations.Tatoeba #10325703 by heo598, translation #4255965 by orcrist
- O artigo que você escreveu não está em conformidade com os padrões do nosso jornal.The article you wrote is not in compliance with our journal's standards.This sentence demonstrates the use of conformidade regarding compliance with journalistic standards.Tatoeba #10325705 by heo598, translation #2584987 by FeuDRenais2
- Eles estão em conformidade com todas as leis aplicáveisThey are in compliance with all applicable laws.
- A empresa exige a obediência às políticas de segurançaThe company demands compliance with the security policies.
- Precisamos garantir o cumprimento das normas estabelecidasWe need to ensure compliance with the established norms.
- A conformidade com o contrato é essencial.Compliance with the contract is essential.
Example conversation
At an office during a meeting about new regulations.
- MarianaRodrigo, precisamos garantir a conformidade com a nova lei.Rodrigo, we need to ensure compliance with the new law.
- RodrigoEu concordo, Mariana. Vou revisar os processos agora.I agree, Mariana. I will review the processes now.
- MarianaIsso é muito importante para a empresa.This is very important for the company.
- RodrigoPode deixar, eu cuidarei disso.Leave it to me, I will take care of it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry conformidade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
